Join the Dots.

“The Government is launching a comprehensive Review of all capital investment in schools, early years, colleges and sixth forms. Led by Sebastian James, Group Operations Director of DSG international plc, the Review team includes Kevin Grace, Tesco – Director of Property Services…”

DOT TWO

“Reducing the burden on schools

To review and reform the requirements on schools including the building/School Premises Regulations, design requirements and playing field regulations.”

What does this mean? As Conor Ryan (an Blair era No 10 adviser on Education) says:

“…the coalition is considering removing the requirement introduced by Labour that playing fields can only be sold where they provide new sports facilities, like a new sports hall.”

DOT THREE

I wonder if there are any companies that might benefit from an increased supply of land in urban and suburban areas? Or any that might see a benefit in smaller school buildings and playing fields that would allow “spare” land to be sold off for commercial use?

Don’t worry – the new free schools won’t need to follow the same bureaucratic red tape nonsense, so when it’s time for games they can just pop across the road from the disused shop/treehouse/cardboard box they use as a classroom to the council park.

Plus, all money goes to feeding our cat, or providing sustenance to those who do. So really, if you don't help, you're evil

Who are you anyway?

My name is Hopi Sen. Really. I worked for the Labour party for seven years and now I don't. You get the benefit of my immense wisdom and knowledge (hem hem). I write about politics as a loyal Labour supporter.